Dumbbell Standing Chest Fly
The Dumbbell Standing Chest Fly mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Standing Chest Fly Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
How to do the Dumbbell Standing Chest Fly
Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms crossed in front of your lower chest.
Engage your core and maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
Inhale as you open your arms wide and sweep them outward and slightly upward until they are level with your shoulders.
Squeeze your chest muscles firmly at the peak of the movement for a brief moment.
Exhale and slowly return the dumbbells back to the starting crossed position in front of your chest with control.
Dumbbell Standing Chest Fly FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Standing Chest Fly work?
The Dumbbell Standing Chest Fly mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Standing Chest Fly?
Dumbbells.
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